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Senior Principal Software Engineer

We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to build a top-tier software organization that will help design and implement Smartsheet's next generation architecture. In this role, you will mentor other engineers, scale the team and can act as a lead on projects. You will drive positive change in the work environment with a consistent track record of delivering on commitments. You will communicate proactively and effectively to different kinds of audiences, including executives and non-technical stakeholders.

This position is based at our headquarters in Bellevue, WA and will report to an Engineering Leader.

Our team focuses on distributed decision making that rewards ownership, transparency, and collaboration. Learn more about our platform here:Smartsheet Overview Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbGVua6C5tM)

Job Responsibilities Include:

• Guide and mentor team members regarding architecture and best practices

• Review and coach team on project designs for design review presentations

• Ensure all projects that affect the live site are presented in design review

• Ensure all projects that have a system impact undergo a deployment review

• Influence technical direction of the group

• Initiates, leads and delivers significant improvements in the effectiveness of engineers across teams

• Brings teams together, finds and promotes solutions when issues inhibit effectiveness of multiple teams

Be a Product leader:

• Analyze feature sets for market effectiveness: facilitate appropriate feedback and discussions with Product and Design

• Analyze feature sets for implementation efficiency and performance: facilitates feedback and discussions with Product and Design

• Forge strong partnership with product management and other key areas of the business

Be a Quality Champion:

• Ensure projects are fully tested before being deployed

• Ensure projects have an appropriate amount of automated and manual tests

• Deployment plans are well considered and include appropriate scalability and load tests.

• Deployments are monitored to ensure success

• Features are properly monitored and maintained after they go live.

Requirements:

• 9+ years of system architecture experience across multiple languages and frameworks or equivalent experience

• 9+ years' programming experience with technologies such as python, C#, java, C++, SQL

• Proficient in one modern object oriented language such as Java, C#, C/C++ 5+ years web application development

• Strong Computer Science fundamentals in object-oriented design, data structures and problem solving.

• Strong problem solving, reasoning and analytical skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Demonstrates ability to work independently

• Demonstrates complex problem solving skills

• Display creativity, influence, and going above and beyond attitude.

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies

• Experience building highly scalable, high availability applications

• Familiarity with SaaS apps (Google Docs, Office365, Salesforce, etc.) is preferred

• MySQL database experience (performance, scalability, availability) is preferred

• Experience with Apache Lucene, Memcache, RabbitMQ, and NoSQL is preferred

• Experience developing, documenting, and supporting REST APIs is preferred

• Legally eligible to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis

Perks & Benefits:

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees

• Equity - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) Equity with all offers

• Lucrative Employee Stock Purchase Program (15% discount)

• 401k Match to help you save for your future (50% of your contribution up to the first 6% of your eligible pay)

• Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity

• 15 days PTO to start, plus Flexible Sick Leave

• Teleworking options from any registered location in the U.S. (role specific)

• Up to 24 weeks of Parental Leave

• Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community

• Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to Audible for Business and LinkedIn Learning online courses

• Company Funded Perks, including a counseling membership, primary care membership, local retail discounts, and your own personal Smartsheet account

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Smartsheet is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment with the best employees. We provide employment opportunities without regard to any legally protected status in accordance with applicable laws in the US, UK, and Australia. If there are preparations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know.

At Smartsheet, we strive to build an inclusive environment that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our team members who also represent the diverse needs of our customers. We're looking for people who are driven, authentic, supportive, effective, and honest. You're encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match our job description—if your career path has been nontraditional, that will set you apart. At Smartsheet, we welcome diverse perspectives and people who aren't afraid to be innovative—join us!

Department

Engineering - Developers

Job Location

Bellevue, WA or Field